R.I.P Frankie Knuckles
/The house music legend Frankie Knuckles has apparently passed away, he was 59 years old.
You can read more about this terrible news over at Magnetic Mag, 5 Chicago, Resident Advisor, or DJ Times.
Once the news hit Twitter, the outpouring of emotion was swift. Here are a few tweets about Frankie Knuckles from the likes of Maceo Plex, Markus Schulz, David Morales, and more:
I'm having a hard time holding in the tears. RIP Frankie Knuckles @FKAlways - You'll be loved for an eternity.. 😣😢
— Maceo Plex (@MaceoPlex) April 1, 2014Yes unfortunately it is true- Frankie Knuckles has passed on today. I can't begin to count the ways he influenced me but I will never forget
— Roger Sanchez (@djrogersanchez) April 1, 2014RIP Frankie Knuckles. One of the most beautiful human beings to have ever graced this earth. I'll miss that smile. #Godfatherofhousemusic
— Markus Schulz (@MarkusSchulz) April 1, 2014I am devastated to write that my dear friend Frankie Knuckles has passed away today. Can't write anymore than this at the moment. I'm sorry.
— David Morales (@DJDavidMorales) April 1, 2014One of the godfathers of house music passed away today. Frankie Knuckles was a CHICAGO house legend. Thanks for paving the way.
— Topher Jones (@DjTopherJones) April 1, 2014Damn RIP Frankie knuckles the godfather of chicago house saw him dj when I was 15
— HEROES X VILLAINS (@WE_ARE_HXV) April 1, 2014FRANKIE KNUCKLES. huge inspiration for me growing up. Rest In Peace.
— Harvard Bass (@HarvardBass) April 1, 2014Let's remember this legend by playing one of his most famous tracks "The Whistle Song": (Thanks to Junior Sanchez for the link)
R.I.P